Ultra Running Hub Adelboden, Switzerland · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Wildstrubel by UTMB - 50K
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1550 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53km | 1,304 | Maxime Pellouchoud · 04:53:50 | Emilie Bulle · 06:02:40 |
| 2023 | 53km | 831 | Benedikt Hoffmann · 04:58:14 | Daniela Oemus · 06:05:03 |
| 2022 | 50km | 582 | Kevin Vermeulen · 04:25:41 | Mirjam Niederberger · 04:59:59 |
The field grew 57% between 2023 (831) and 2025 (1,304). 24% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 55 km of trail with 3,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Wildstrubel by UTMB 50K, organised by UTMB International, starts in Adelboden in the canton of Berne and finishes in Crans-Montana in the canton of Valais. With 3300 metres of elevation gain over 55 kilometres, the course averages 60 metres of climb per kilometre.
This race has a large field, bigger than 100% of its 2648 peer 50k races. The 14-hour time limit for this 55-kilometre race translates to a 15.3 minutes per kilometre cutoff pace, which is tighter than 20% of 1004 comparable 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.